Shrimp tacos are by far my favorite type of tacos for sure! The bangin’ shrimp tacos from Taco Lu’s and Bonefish Grill are the best “bang bang” shrimp ever!! If you have ever had these tasty sauce-coated shrimp than you know it was easy to decision to try making my own version. I got my fresh shrimp in Mayport at Grandpa’s Shrimp Shack in Arlington by Jacksonville University. If you are local in Jax, I would recommend their shrimp. I encourage everyone to find out where they can grab some shrimp locally. The only downfall is you have to be patient to remove the shrimp heads and peel the shells.

I like my fish tacos pretty simple, a little sauce and some fresh veggies. I created my own mango salsa and cabbage slaw to make my shrimp tacos come to life! I enjoyed these tacos with my husband and father-in-law… let’s just say the boys went back for seconds! This recipe is super simple, it just takes a little bit of time to prep each item, like any taco prep.

{Shrimp} I got fresh and would recommend the same, yet frozen shrimp would work just as well with frozen shrimp if you are not up for all that work. I sautéed my shrimp with a little olive oil and Old Bay.

{Bang Sauce}

1/2 cup mayo

6 oz chile garlic sauce (in picture)

1 teaspoon vinegar

1 teaspoon garlic powder

red pepper to taste

Mix all of the above ingredients in a small bowl. Two options for the sauce: pour it right onto the cooked shrimp or just drizzle over your crafted taco.

{Mango Salsa}

2 chopped mangos

1 chopped tomato

1/2 cup of chopped red peppers

1/2 cup of chopped green peppers

1 tablespoon fresh cilantro

1/4 cup of chopped onions

salt

pepper

Mix all of the above ingredients in a small bowl.

{Cabbage Slaw}

1/2 head of cabbage

1 cup chopped & shredded carrots

1/4 cup lowfat mayo

2 teaspoons vingar

Mix all of the above ingredients in a small bowl.

I hope you give this easy meal a try! If you like shrimp, you will definitely be craving these tacos before you know it! Does anyone else have any good taco recipes??